Cabotine Aquarelle Grès by Grès

Cabotine Aquarelle Grès

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2009

At a glance

Is Cabotine Aquarelle Grès worth trying?

Cabotine Aquarelle by Grès is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
floral, aromatic, fruity with Rhuburb, Grapefruit, Pineapple
floral aromatic fruity

The first impression

Cabotine Aquarelle by Grès is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Cabotine Aquarelle was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Sidonie Lancesseur. Top notes are Rhuburb, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Peach Blossom; middle notes are Lotus, Lily, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Sea water, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
aromatic 85%
fruity 70%
marine 60%
sweet 50%
white floral 40%
aquatic 35%
citrus 30%
green 25%
woody 20%

The perfumer behind it

Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur is a French perfumer who has created fragrances for brands like Anomalia Paris, Aspinal of London, and Bon Parfumeur. She studied at the Givaudan Perfumery School and is known for her elegant and balanced compositions. Her work includes both fresh and woody scents, such as Musky Fig and Ochre Spice for Aspinal of London. Lancesseur's style often emphasizes natural ingredients and subtle contrasts.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rhuburb Rhuburb
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Pineapple Pineapple
Peach Blossom Peach Blossom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Lotus Lotus
Lily Lily
Jasmine Jasmine
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sea water Sea water
Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar
Amber Amber
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Cabotine Aquarelle Grès

Essence

The Explorer archetype is drawn to the unknown, craving freedom and discovery. Cabotine Aquarelle’s aquatic-fruity opening and floral heart evoke the thrill of uncharted shores. Like a breeze over water, it’s fresh yet mysterious, perfect for those who are always moving toward the horizon.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is practical yet stylish-linen shirts, canvas totes, and sun-bleached denim. The fragrance’s marine notes mirror their love of coastal walks and open skies, while the floral heart hints at a softer, introspective side.

Philosophy & Values

They value curiosity over comfort. Life’s meaning is found in experiences, not possessions. The scent’s rhubarb-grapefruit sparkle embodies their restless energy and disdain for routine.

Relationships

They connect deeply but briefly, their relationships as transient as the tide. Partners are drawn to their spontaneity, though few can keep pace with their wanderlust.

Lifestyle

Suitcases are never fully unpacked. Mornings might find them kayaking at dawn or sketching in a café. Cabotine Aquarelle’s aquatic freshness suits their on-the-go ethos, a scent for impromptu road trips.

Shadow

Their independence can isolate them. The cedar-amber base reveals a loneliness beneath the adventure, a fear of staying still long enough to be known.

Conclusion

Cabotine Aquarelle is the scent of salt on skin and horizons yet unseen. Its wearer is the Explorer-always chasing the next wave, forever in love with the journey.

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